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by Wyvern
Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: Competitions, Auditions, Conferences, and Jobs
Topic: Wessex First Ever Competition with $3,000 Prize!
Replies: 2
Views: 490

Wessex First Ever Competition with $3,000 Prize!

COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT! From today until March 15th, entries are open for the first ever Wessex Tubas competition! We’re giving all musicians who own a Wessex Tubas instrument the chance to win up to $3000 in vouchers to spend on our website. Simply submit a video of you playing your Wessex Tubas ...
by Wyvern
Tue Oct 06, 2020 3:43 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Hand-hammered bell?
Replies: 18
Views: 1179

Re: Hand-hammered bell?

So... with what instruments can we make real-world comparisons? As I understand it, some of the Wessex tubas are the same with the only difference being some are hand made and some are hydroformed. I'm not sure I've got the models correct, but the Prokofiev ($9750) https://wessex-tubas.com ...
by Wyvern
Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Props to Wessex!
Replies: 15
Views: 1697

Re: Props to Wessex!

Right now got to this thread! To answer your points; The fancy screw on the top of the rotary valves is based on traditional German design. You will find on some B&F and Alexander tubas. It is made of nickel silver, but should not have to be screwed hard on, as we now pay special attention that the ...
by Wyvern
Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Wessex 6/4 Eb
Replies: 15
Views: 1967

Re: Wessex 6/4 Eb

Just got back to this forum. Sorry I have not been on here or ‘that other forum’ very often of recent. Firstly the good news. The prototype 6/4 Eb has been manufactured and I can’t wait to try. Once I have firm news I will post accordingly. I am hoping to get to the factory December or January (if I ...